What the Central Oregon Ag Show Is
The Central Oregon Ag Show is a Capital Press agricultural trade show in Redmond that combines information, entertainment and education about agriculture. Farmers, ranchers and small-acreage growers can see current equipment and services, attend classes and bring the kids. Admission is free. The most recent show on the calendar ran March 27-28, 2026; the details below are from the 2025 show, March 28-29.
Hours, Cost and Location (2025)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Admission | Free |
| Exhibitors | More than 40, with information on current agricultural equipment and services |
| Venue | Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Oregon |
Classes You Can Take
Small Farm School
Held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for $40, with advance registration online. It runs three one-hour blocks starting at 9 a.m., 10:10 a.m. and 11:20 a.m., and each block offers four sessions to choose from in Business, Irrigation, Planning and Science. Presenters included OSU Extension Service, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District, High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, OSU Deschutes County Extension Service and School of Ranch.
Pesticide safety classes
Offered Friday in the North Sister Conference Hall, free with registration at the door. A morning session ran 8 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session 1 to 5 p.m. Attendees could earn four core pesticide safety credits from Oregon and Washington state OSHA.
Family Activities
- Agricultural drone demonstrations each day.
- A Kid Zone sponsored by the Deschutes County Farm Bureau, with ag-themed jewelry making and a pedal-powered smoothie activity.
- An Early Day Gas Engine and Antique Tractor Display on Saturday.
Prize Drawing
Capital Press gave away a $1,000 prize each day, Friday and Saturday. Visitors register at the Capital Press booth in the North Sister Conference Hall, and no purchase is necessary.
Sponsors
The 2025 show was backed by the Oregon Farm Bureau, Stettler Supply, Energy Trust of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Energy.
Where
The show fills the exhibit space at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. The same venue hosted the 2023 show.
Questions
Do I need a ticket?
No. Admission is free. Small Farm School is the one class with a fee, at $40.
Can I earn pesticide credits?
Yes. The Friday classes offered four core credits in 2025, free, with registration at the door.
Is there something for kids?
Yes, the Kid Zone and the drone demonstrations.
Who runs it?
Capital Press, which lists updates and a contact page under its Ag Shows menu.
Official Links
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